Consultant Ecologist - Birmingham

LEAD Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Consultant Ecologist with strong expertise in ecological surveys and report writing. The role involves supporting projects that enhance biodiversity through green infrastructure and water-friendly practices. The ideal candidate will hold a protected species licence and have proven experience in delivering high-quality technical documentation. This position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and an engaging work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Professional development plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• At least one protected species licence (preferably for bats, great crested newt (GCN), or dormice).
• Proven experience conducting and leading ecological surveys and delivering high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support ecological surveys and contribute to report writing.
• Assist in delivering a range of ecological work for clients.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Ecological survey expertise

Strong report writing skills

Education

Protected species licence

Job description

Overview

Role – Consultant Ecologist

Location - Birmingham (hybrid working)

Salary - £32 - £38K DOE

About the role

We are looking for a Consultant Ecologist with a solid foundation in ecological surveys and report writing for a well-established consultancy in Birmingham. Their multidisciplinary team has a relaxed, down-to-earth approach to creating spaces where people and nature feel at home together. They focus on boosting biodiversity, using green infrastructure and water-friendly landscaping to make sure wildlife can thrive even in urban areas. Their work is all about balance—crafting practical, inviting spaces that support nature without sacrificing the needs of the community.

The ideal person will have at least one protected species licence (preferably for bats, GCN, or dormice). Proven experience conducting and leading various ecological survey and strong report writing skills with the ability to deliver high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support ecological surveys and contribute to report writing for projects led by a well-established Birmingham consultancy.
• Assist in delivering a range of ecological work for clients, focusing on biodiversity, green infrastructure and water-friendly landscaping in urban settings.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to balance ecological objectives with community needs.

Qualifications

• At least one protected species licence (preferably for bats, great crested newt (GCN), or dormice).
• Proven experience conducting and leading ecological surveys and delivering high-quality technical documentation.

On offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working
• A superb variety of juicy projects in a variety of sectors
• A professional development plan for personal goals and career development
• Private healthcare, pension, critical illness cover and life assurance
• A forward-thinking employer with strong ethos
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• A great work /family/ social life balance
• An equal Opportunities Employer

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